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licks

 

[ lษชks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

taste

Licks refer to small amounts of food or liquid taken into the mouth with the tongue.

Synonyms

sip, taste, taste test

Examples of usage

  • The ice cream was so delicious that I couldn't resist taking a few licks.
  • He gave the bowl a quick lick to savor the last remnants of the soup.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To lick means to pass the tongue over something as an action, usually to taste, moisten, or clean it.

Synonyms

lap, suckle, taste

Examples of usage

  • The dog licked my hand in a sign of affection.
  • She had to lick the envelope to seal it shut.

Translations

Translations of the word "licks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lambe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคŸเคจเคพ (chaatna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjilat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธะถะธั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ liลผe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆใ‚ใ‚‹ (nameru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรจche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lame

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalฤฑyor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฅ๋‹ค (haltta)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ุนู‚ (yal'aq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ olizuje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรญลพe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆ” (tiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ liลพe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sleikir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปะฐะนะดั‹ (zhalaydy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒก (lokavs)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalayฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lame

Etymology

The word 'licks' has its origins in Old English, where 'liccian' meant to lick. The word has been used for centuries to describe the action of passing the tongue over something. Over time, 'licks' has evolved to be used in various contexts, from describing the taste of food to the action of animals and humans. The versatility and simplicity of the word have made it a common part of everyday language.

See also: lick, licker.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,452, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.